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Electrical Maintenance Technician

On-site in León·Added 2 months ago

Kronospan

11 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Fixed-term contract

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

  • Work on-site in León

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)

    “FP Superior relacionado con la electricidad y la automatización, en el campo de mantenimiento industrial de líneas de producción automatizadas.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

The role

What you'll do

The tasks to be carried out include:

* Preventive and corrective maintenance of the plant's installations and assets, ensuring proper operation.
* Detection and diagnosis of faults/adjustments in elements of the production lines and their resolution.
* Carrying out all periodic inspections required by the plant's machinery.
* Proposing and devising improvements and implementing them in order to reduce the number of breakdowns, increase production, and improve quality.
* Monitoring maintenance tasks through work orders.
Minimum requirements:
- Knowledge:

* Knowledge of automation and hardwired logic. Digital signals of different voltages and analog V/I signals. Siemens PLC programming environments (STEP 7 + TIA PORTAL).
* Knowledge of motors, gearmotors, starters, and variable frequency drives from SIEMENS, SEW, ABB, and Lenze.
* Knowledge of sensors: inductive, capacitive, limit switches, photoelectric sensors, encoders, safety light curtains, etc.
* Knowledge and interpretation of electrical schematics.
* Basic mechanical and pneumatic knowledge, and the ability to replace parts.

How you'll work

Category

Requirements

Requirements:
* Higher-level vocational training (FP Superior) related to electricity and automation, in the field of maintenance of automated production lines.
* You must be a person eager to learn, active, organized, and autonomous in executing and resolving tasks, working as part of a team and collaborating with the rest of the team members and company departments.
* High capacity for work and for diagnosing complex faults and resolving them in a timely manner with the appropriate quality.
* Work in 5 shifts as a first-class/second-class skilled tradesperson.
Specialty:
- Electricity and Electronics
Schedule:
- 5th shift (rotating shifts)

About Kronospan

Kronospan is a global leader in the manufacturing of wood-based panels and flooring products, operating a network of production sites across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is one of the world's largest producers of engineered wood products, supplying the construction, furniture, and interior design industries with a comprehensive range of materials.

In Spain, Kronospan operates a significant industrial presence, with a major production facility in Burgos and a technical office in Barcelona. The company is known for its strong engineering and operational culture, and its Spanish operations offer roles in technical, maintenance, and administrative functions. For international professionals, the company provides opportunities in a stable industrial environment, with roles such as international purchasing (requiring Chinese language skills) and technical office positions that may be of interest to those looking to relocate to Spain.

Industry
Manufacturing
Founded
1897
Employees
10,000–15,000
Headquarters
Vorchdorf, Austria
In Spain
Burgos, Valladolid

Good to know if you are moving

  • Kronospan's Spanish operations are centered in Burgos (Castilla y León), with a technical office in Valladolid, offering roles in engineering, maintenance, and international purchasing.
  • The company is a global leader in its sector, providing a stable and industrial work environment, with opportunities in technical and operational roles.
  • Some positions, such as International Buyer with Chinese, require specific language skills, which can be a unique opportunity for international candidates.
  • The company offers roles across the industrial value chain, from electrical maintenance to health and safety (ISO 45001), making it possible to enter the wood panel industry without a specific background.
  • As a large multinational, Kronospan offers the possibility of internal mobility and career development across its different European plants.

In their own words

About the company & team

Kronospan is a leading manufacturer of wood-based panels and value-added products. With a history dating back to 1897, we have more than 40 production sites and over 15,000 employees worldwide.
We are opening our third production plant in Spain, located in Tortosa. With an initial investment of 270 million euros and more than 180 direct jobs. The group will invest around 500 million euros in Tortosa over the coming years and will reach a workforce of at least 300 employees. This new plant, built from scratch, will help us expand our operations in Europe and explore new and emerging markets.

We are looking to hire electrician technicians for our production plant in Burgos.

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